JAMES MICHAEL DESMOND, age 66 of Clanton, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Jefferson County, AL on April 1, 1957; the son of the late Richard Desmond and the late Elizabeth Grady Desmond.
He was a former machinist. James loved martial arts and collecting sports cards, to which he had built quite the collection of. He was also a huge animal lover.
He is survived by: Wife, Laura Desmond of Clanton; Son, James R. Desmond of Tuscaloosa; Son, Keith M. Desmond of Clanton; Granddaughters, Carlee Beadlecomb and Caylee Desmond both of Clanton; Great Grandchildren, Rylee Beadlecomb and Isla Beadlecomb both of Clanton; Brother, Johnny Desmond of Birmingham; Brother, David Desmond of Virginia; Brother, Greg Desmond of Oregon; and Sister, Janese Desmond of Birmingham.
No services are planned at this time.
Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, AL.
www.EllisonMemorialFuneralHome.com